Ep 2. The Five Orange Pipz

Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson are back to solve another intriguing case that unfolds in Elementary season 3 episode 2, "The Five Orange Pipz". The story begins with Holmes receiving a package of five orange pips that prompts him to recall a story he heard as a child about a similar package that led to the death of five people. As Holmes starts to investigate, he discovers that the case is eerily similar to the one from his childhood.

The case involves a high-profile banker, Lukas Muller, who receives a package of five orange pips that threaten his life. Muller hires Holmes and Watson to investigate the matter and track down the sender of the package. However, before they can make any headway into the investigation, Muller is killed in a subway accident. Holmes suspects foul play, and his suspicions are confirmed when he receives a second package of five orange pips, this time with the name of another banker.

As they delve deeper into the case, Holmes and Watson discover a shocking link between the victims - all of them were part of the same investment firm that was involved in a scandal a few years ago, which resulted in the loss of millions of dollars for its clients. The two detectives begin to suspect that someone is seeking revenge against the people involved in the scandal, but they are unable to determine who it could be.

As they continue to investigate, they come across a potential suspect, a young woman named Renu Sharma, who was one of the clients affected by the scandal. Sharma reveals that she lost all her life savings, which she had invested with the firm, and that her father had committed suicide as a result of the losses. She also tells them that she had received a similar package of orange pips, which she had ignored, but she regrets not taking it seriously after hearing about Muller's death.

Holmes and Watson suspect that Sharma may be involved and try to track her down, but they are too late. Another victim is found dead, and it is clear that the killer is still at large. Holmes and Watson realize that they must race against time to solve the case before more people are killed.

As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a sinister plot involving a group of people who had lost their investments in the scandal. They had formed a secret society under the guise of a book club, where they had planned to exact their revenge on the bankers involved. They had used the story of the five orange pips as their calling card, and the victims were chosen randomly from a drawing of names.

Holmes and Watson finally uncover the identity of the mastermind behind the group, and the killer is brought to justice. The episode ends with Holmes reflecting on the case and the significance of the five orange pips, which had led him down a path of discovery and ultimately led to the killer's capture.

In conclusion, Elementary season 3 episode 2, "The Five Orange Pipz", is an enthralling episode that captures the essence of the Sherlock Holmes story. The plot is well-crafted, and the suspense is maintained throughout the episode. The performances of the cast members are outstanding, especially Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes, who brings his unique brand of wittiness and intelligence to the role. The episode is a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.